Center City District project eyes summer 2019 completion
East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows gave updates about the project in the downtown area, which is set to be completed in summer 2019.
East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows gave updates about the project in the downtown area, which is set to be completed in summer 2019.
City officials are touting the revived income tax effort, slated for the Aug. 7 ballot, as a way to preserve crucial services and beloved institutions.
At last night's city council meeting, councilmembers approved the 2019 budget and spent two hours clarifying the city's financial future.
Members of the East Lansing community are invited to the Hannah Community Center on May 24 for a special wreath-laying ceremony that will honor the city's past and present veterans.
The East Lansing parks department is facing significant cuts, but revenue options like fee increases and a new income tax could preserve key recreational activities for the near future.
A portion of Abbot Road will be closed for construction work from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 17, May 21 and May 22.
East Lansing City Council voted unanimously to place a proposal for a 1 percent income tax on the Aug. 7 ballot.
The East Lansing Police Department and MSU Police are investigating reports of gunshots fired in East Lansing early Saturday morning, according to an MSU Alert sent at 3:37 a.m.
Both lanes of Albert Avenue, from Abbot Road to Grove Street, will be closed for infrastructure work starting May 7.
MSU Police wrote 99,491 parking tickets from Aug. 27, 2017, to April 4, according to information obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request by The State News.
Alex Hosey's essay on why he sat for the national anthem has sparked a region-wide discussion on race, racism and justice.
More evidence could be admitted to the case against former College of Osteopathic Medicine Dean William Strampel for alleged sexual misconduct.
The 2016 presidential election made Chris Smith examine himself to see what more he could for his country, he said.
City council discussed street repairs, waste disposal and water and sewer funding at Tuesday's budget work session.
The Michigan House Law and Justice Committee, chaired by Rep. Klint Kesto, will continue to hear testimony this week on sexual assault legislation crafted in response to ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's crimes.
The East Lansing Human Relations Commission is hosting "Face to Face: A Conversation About Race" — a facilitated panel to discuss race and what that means.
A survey showed 71 percent of voters would say "yes" to an income tax, as long as it was limited to 12 years, according to a press release from the City of East Lansing.
Community members of East Lansing gathered to take part in the festivities — and honor the unsung heroes of East Lansing at the 30th annual Crystal Awards reception.
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., addressed reporters in a press teleconference on Wednesday. During the call, Stabenow took questions about her outlook on MSU, an institution that continues to grapple with repercussions from the Larry Nassar child sex abuse scandal.
Former MSU football player Auston Robertson has been arrested in Garden City, Kansas.